RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ernest and Theresa Sawyer will be presented with the 2018 William Booth Award, one of the highest awards bestowed annually by The Salvation Army; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this honor by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The William Booth Award is given to the person(s) who best exemplify the spirit of The Salvation Army founder William Booth, by "putting others first."; and
WHEREAS, Ernest and Theresa Sawyer are being recognized for their enthusiastic work on behalf of The Salvation Army for more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, Ernest and Theresa Sawyer have generously supported campaigns for the City's renewal, such as the Freedom Center in Humboldt Park and the Ray & Joan Kroc Center on the South Side; and
WHEREAS, Ernest and Theresa Sawyer also have a soft spot in their hearts for the Army's Emergency Disaster Services; and
WHEREAS, In addition to providing financial aid, Mr. Sawyer has served on the Chicago Advisory Board since 2006; and
WHEREAS, Ernest Sawyer is known to take great pride in serving on the executive committee and identifying new board members to prepare the organization for the future; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Ernest and Theresa Sawyer serve as an example to all; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this eighteenth day of April, 2018, do hereby
congratulate Ernest and Theresa Sawyer on receiving this prestigious honor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Ernest and Theresa Sawyer.
